Justin Timberlake wants to perform with a Prince hologram at the Super Bowl? That's a bad idea

Updated February 3, 2018 at 2:20 PM;Posted February 3, 2018 at 2:05 PM

In this Feb. 4, 2007 file photo, Prince performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. Universal Music Publishing Group has won the exclusive rights to administer Prince's vast song catalog, from "Alphabet St." to "Little Red Corvette."(AP file photo by Chris O'Meara)

He also resisted the idea of re-issuing and re-releasing his old work. Yet, it seemed 2017 was practically flooded with news of Prince's back catalog coming back in one form or another.

Projecting the purple one's image for a one-time gig might seem like a good way to honor the Minneapolis man during a hometown show. After all, he did take the Super Bowl halftime stage in 2007, the last time the game took place in Minnesota.

But this stunt reeks of disregard for the musician's wishes in exchange for ... well, not much, honestly.

Then again, JT isn't known for running a smooth halftime show. He's the guy who gave us the term "Nipplegate" 14 years ago.